MAC Wonder Woman: Opulash Mascara Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Wonder Woman: Opulash Mascara

MAC OPULASH MASCARA ($15.00 for 0.38 oz.) is a thickening mascara that also lengths and helps with holding a curl, and it is a “long-wearing formula” designed to work for up to fifteen hours. Wonder Woman sees the release of these shades; Army of Amazons (green), Bad Bad Black (black), Themyscira (blue), and Victorious (purple). The Bad Bad Black shade is available permanently but in permanent packaging.

Army of Amazons is a muted emerald green.

Bad Bad Black is a deep black.

Themyscira is a violet-tinged blue.

Victorious is a medium purple.

my thoughts on the formula: I liked the soft, feathery look Opulash gave my lashes along with some very nice length! I’m actually surprised I didn’t see length pushed in the marketing write-up for Opulash, because I look at the before/after photos, and I see longer, slightly blacker lashes, but not necessarily a ton of volume. I found two or three quick coats was all you needed to get the feathery lash effect going. More than that resulted in a bit of clumping, but if you don’t load up your lashes with the product, it’s a nice, full and feathery lash that’s clump-free. You can see my full review of Opulash here.

I have only trialed Army of Amazons on my lashes (well, and the black shade, many months ago, when Opulash first released), but I was impressed with the amount of noticeable color it delivered. I did not use any primer, but my lashes definitely have that green tint. Colored mascaras usually look rather dull and muted (if they show at all) on my lashes, wihch are naturally a soft black. As I work through the other shades, if I find that any of the others perform less, I will revise this review at that time.

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Product: 27/30

Value: 8/10

Ease of Use: 4/5

Packaging: 4/5

final thoughts: I like the Opulash mascara formula, and it’s a good mascara for those who have decent lashes to begin with. It lengthens more than it volumizes or thickens for me, though. So far, it seems like the color actually shows up surprisingly well even over black lashes.

* Due to the sensitivity of my eyes, I only swatched one of the mascaras. I will certainly work on using the other shades in looks. I didn’t want to end up with eye irritation when I still have lots of work to do for Wonder Woman reviews, so I hope you understand and I apologize if I have disappointed you.

Product & Review FAQ

When and where can I purchase? How much is it?

MAC Wonder Woman will be available in-stores on February 10th, 2011 (North America) and March 2011 (International). It will be online approximately February 8th, possibly as early as the 7th. Many stores are holding unveilings on February 1st--call your local store to ask (or ask if they know of any in your area) to RSVP. PRO stores generally launch collections one week prior, so February 3rd, 2011. The collection will be available at all counters and freestanding stores. $15.

Is it limited edition?

Yes, all shades except Bad Bad Black are limited edition.

When will you review X?

I will review everything as soon as humanly possible. I'm working as quickly as possible to get through the process. Thank you for your patience!

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those who respect you deserve respect but no reason to apologize to anyone for anything like that. it would take most bloggers weeks to come up with half the info & half the quality. if someone thinks they can match your standards they should give it a try. remember to have fun and enjoy not obligation or you’ll burn out

i understand the sensitivity involved in putting on mascara, removing, reapplying, removing. so definitely don’t push your limits, but i’m looking forward to seeing the other colors on your lashes when you get to it.

hmm… okay… I can maybe go with the packaging if they can delivery blue & purple mascara that works. colored mascaras always seem either terrible formula or the color is invisible or weird tints. I’d consider these if I saw them work. badgal was horribly clumpy & thick, korres just uncomfortable.

I wonder how the color payoff would be on me. I have some Hard Candy colored ones (hot pink and teal) and the only way you can see them on my lashes at all is to layer it over the white end of a black-and-white mascara.

I really hate to bother you Christine but are you going to upload pictures of how the other colors look on lashes? I have dark lashes like you and I want to see how the color shows up. I really appreciate how much time and effort you put into posting info about this collection so quickly even though it took a lot of work!

I have the blue mascara, ( I have black lashes, that are very light at the ends) and what I’ve noticed is that the mascara looks true to color in bright light, or when i put a lot on, but in normal lighting it just looks a hint blue, almost black. I kind of like that, because i can have everyday mascara if i put a little on, and bright blue if I use a lot.